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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by martynsnet: 5:53pm On Mar 17, 2017

ajalaolanr:

Did you read the part where i mentioned 'Jet Blue'?

I am speaking from Experience dude, I have a PPL but opted to do other things, Piloting is for young chaps. Best if you are in your teens , IN the USA all you need is Your High School Cert or SSCE as we know it and above 18 to be eligible to commence the training. If above 30? i dont advise it. I live in the USA dude and i know all there is to know about Piloting.

Nothing is easy? living itself is hard, if you know how many processes your body engages in just for you to stay alive, youd know that life and everything in it is not easy!

Good luck to the boy...let him follow his dreams.

Brother, I have no intentions of being a bad person or to discourage anybody. Am just telling him the bitter and painful truth.

I just laughed when I saw the ppl and US part. Brother u dont know who n who is on NL. Ordinary PPL and u think u know what it is like. Am talking about ppl with Bsc, ppl, cpl with instrument, then frozen atpl (note i seperated them because it wasnt an integrated course), with type rating and hundreds of hrs on log book roaming the streets and looking something else to do and ur here talking about PPL.

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by LordOfNaira: 5:53pm On Mar 17, 2017

chauchy:
Hello Nairalanders,
I am an undergraduate in a Nigerian university and I totally dislike my course of study. I never picked it anyways.

My passion is to become a pilot, and I'm ready to give it up here to pursue the dream. But I currently don't know how to go about this.

I need help about aviation schools I can apply to, both in nigeria and abroad, when thier application opens and insight about how friendly the fees are.

Please, I'll be grateful if anyone can give me insight of those that gives scholarships or loan to students, that can be paid back when once starts practising.

I'll greatly appreciate if the Mods can let this grace the front page.

[img]https://2.bp..com/-fSeDuHH6EcE/VvKSyFk5FLI/AAAAAAABGOU/XQFPqw_vbKkj2tx4Wp_EwA5wahS9CHJDg/s640/Omotola-Jalade-Ekeinde-and-Matthew-Ekeinde-20-Years-Marriage-Anniversary-2016-AlabamaUncut.jpg[/img]

Go to flying school!!! There are a lot of flying schools (many of them are private schools) in Nigeria. The most common option is to go to Nigerian College of Aviation in Zaria (it is cheaper but admission for pilot students is for science students only).

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by Phunkyposh(f): 5:54pm On Mar 17, 2017

smartty68:

What if the person eyeside no too good, him no fit use lens. I stand to be corrected too

You mean Eyesight??

I'm yet to see a pilot using glasses

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by smartty68(m): 5:58pm On Mar 17, 2017

Phunkyposh:

You mean Eyesight??

I'm yet to see a pilot using glasses

Thank you

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by Explorers(m): 5:58pm On Mar 17, 2017

VickyRotex:
People on this thread no get joy at all. Which brand una smoke?

Op, I wish I had information on that. I know there's one Captain on Nairaland, that often talks about aviation.

Sadly, I dont know his Monicker

Lol....Which brand dem smoke.

Mr Chauchy you can try and contact him, this is the link to his profile

https://www.nairaland.com/boeing777pilot

But he was last seen January, 2017.

May God help your Dream Bro, i wish you all the best.

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by pokipoki: 6:09pm On Mar 17, 2017

Since you are already in school, my advice is for you to finish first, then go and pursue an aviation career.

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by permit(m): 6:11pm On Mar 17, 2017

go and study geography my friennnnnd. Am also studing geo to become a pilot

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by fuckpro: 6:11pm On Mar 17, 2017

chauchy:
Can you please expantiate on this?

...the number of unemployed pilots surpass the gainfully employed ones,so much so that majority are taxi drivers and that's a fact
Once you are only pilot with no degree you are in a fixed hence the need for a degree(plan B)
Nigeria general aviation is non existent so new pilots do not have a ready system to be absorbed and build their hours
In other climes new CPL holders do not go staight to airlines,because of the legislature that prevent such but we do not have such system the Nigerian system hence a glut of pliots so do not waste your hard earn money

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by Nobody: 6:11pm On Mar 17, 2017

chauchy:
Thanks.
I will visit the website to know more.

Hot to South Africa. Thats the closest place. Zaria dont teach the whole thing

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by Nobody: 6:12pm On Mar 17, 2017

fuckpro:
...the number of unemployed pilots surpass the gainfully employed ones,so much so that majority are taxi drivers and that's a fact
Once you are only pilot with no degree you are in a fixed hence the need for one
Nigeria general aviation is non existent so new pilots do not have a ready system to be absorbed and build their hours
In other climes new CPL holders do not go staight to airlines,because of the legislature that prevent such but we do not have such system the Nigerian system has a glut of pliots so do not waste your hard earn money

Nice

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by Davinex(m): 6:20pm On Mar 17, 2017

Becoming a pilot is all about time. How much time do you have considering your present age. If you are still in your early 20's, it's still ok to start now. Below are the factors you must consider before you consider a career as a pilot.
Age : 18 - 20 (Not compulsory but necessary).
Type of aircraft you wish to fly. Fixed wings (aeroplane) or Rotary wings (helicopter).
Rotary wings is not as competitive as Fixed wings but more expensive.
Cost of Type Rating. Most airlines in Nigeria operate on Boeing aircrafts. So be ready for any of the B series if you are sponsoring yourself to work in Nigeria.
Building your flight time is very important. No airline will employ you as a second officer if you don't have up to 2000 flight hours. This is the darkest stage for any potential pilot.

TRAINING
You begin with the ground school training for Private Pilot License (PPL) or HPPL for Helicopter. You will learn the basics on gound before the flight training which is the practical section with your flight instructor. Night Rating and Instrument Ratings is included at this stage. The Night Rating give you permit to fly before and after sunrise and sunset. You will learn more of rating during your PPL Training.
After your PPL, then you start Commercial Pilot License training (CPL / HCPL) and Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).

TYPE RATING
As a pilot, you expected to specialize on one particular type of aircraft. That is where type rating comes in. We don't have a type rating training school in Nigeria, so you will have to travel abroad for this. Getting your Type Rating is a separate journey entirely (Forget about the 7 - 10 million naira that you spent during the first stage) You have to travel out of the country for this. Example of type ratings include, B747, B777, A320 etc with different price range.
please note: If you want to fly in Nigeria as a pilot, I will advice you get your PPL,IR, ME, CPL and ATPL in Nigeria before traveling abroad for your Type Rating.
I hope this will be helpful. Wishing you all the best.

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by bigsmoke2(m): 6:20pm On Mar 17, 2017

I was also crazy about going to aviation school after so much begging and throwing tantrums
Popsman finally agreed to sponsor my dream even though it was going to really strain him financially but I got admission to medical school ababout the samevsame time cuz i had earlier witten jamb and chose medicine . Na so Popsman change voice say e no do aviation school again. grin

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by micflo28(m): 6:20pm On Mar 17, 2017

Browse about NCAT.... Nigeria civil aviation technology... I think they charge abt 500k all tru

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by martynsnet: 6:20pm On Mar 17, 2017

fuckpro:
...the number of unemployed pilots surpass the gainfully employed ones,so much so that majority are taxi drivers and that's a fact
Once you are only pilot with no degree you are in a fixed hence the need for a degree(plan B)
Nigeria general aviation is non existent so new pilots do not have a ready system to be absorbed and build their hours
In other climes new CPL holders do not go staight to airlines,because of the legislature that prevent such but we do not have such system the Nigerian system hence a glut of pliots so do not waste your hard earn money

If only they know what's going on, nobody will even entertain the idea of becoming a pilot in Nigeria at the moment.

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by tosyne2much(m): 6:22pm On Mar 17, 2017

martynsnet:

Its not that easy brother. Frankly i would advice him to kill that dream of becoming a pilot. Except he has the money to burn, or he just wants to bear the name and not to earn from it. U would be amazed at the number of unemployed pilots in Nigeria. Speaking from experience...

I'm glad you can reason a long with me bro

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by joshboss(m): 6:24pm On Mar 17, 2017

fuckpro:
Go get a degree first that's the requirement now

I finished with pass from unilag. Studied math/statistics. Is it okay?

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by ajalaolanr(m): 6:25pm On Mar 17, 2017

martynsnet:

Brother, I have no intentions of being a bad person or to discourage anybody. Am just telling him the bitter and painful truth.

I just laughed when I saw the ppl and US part. Brother u dont know who n who is on NL. Ordinary PPL and u think u know what it is like. Am talking about ppl with Bsc, ppl, cpl with instrument, then frozen atpl (note i seperated them because it wasnt an integrated course), with type rating and hundreds of hrs on log book roaming the streets and looking something else to do and ur here talking about PPL.

Responses like yours is what deters well meaning people from commenting on here, My advise was not to you, it was for that boy that needed a push, where others have failed he may succeed, why do you have such a local view to things/ have a global view and help yourself, PPL is ordinary , but it still gives me the right to fly?

That little boy needs at least a CPL and Must be instrument rated for starters to be considered a commercial Pilot, this is just the beginning as he will still do many Simulations, Type Ratings etc. why shred his dreams because you have none?

That little boy needs a push and there you go shredding the little hope he sought to find on here. Show it from your words and stop being a Douchebag!!

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by martynsnet: 6:26pm On Mar 17, 2017

Davinex:
Becoming a pilot is all about time. How much time do you have considering your present age. If you are still in your early 20's, it's still ok to start now. Below are the factors you must consider before you consider a career as a pilot.
Age : 18 - 20 (Not compulsory but necessary).
Type of aircraft you wish to fly. Fixed wing (aeroplane) or Rotary wing (helicopter).
Cost of Type Rating. Most airlines in Nigeria operate on Boeing aircrafts. So be ready for any of the B series if you are sponsoring yourself to work in Nigeria.
Building your flight time is very important. No airline will employ you as a second officer if you don't have up to 2000 flight hours. This is the darkest stage for any potential pilot.

TRAINING
You begin with the ground school training for Private Pilot License (PPL) or HPPL for Helicopter. You will learn the basics on gound before the flight training which is the practical section with your flight instructor. Night Rating and Instrument Ratings is included at this stage. The Night Rating give you permit to before and after sunrise and sunset. You will learn more of rating during your PPL Training.
After your PPL, you for Commercial Pilot License (CPL / HCPL) and Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).

TYPE RATING
As a pilot, you expected to specialize on one particular type of aircraft. That is where type rating comes in. We don't have a type rating training school in Nigeria, so you will have to travel abroad for this. Getting your Type Rating is a separate journey entirely (Forget about the 7 - 10 million naira that you spent during the first stage) You have to travel out of the country for this. Example of type ratings include, B747, B77, A320 etc with different price range.
please note: If you want to fly in Nigeria as a pilot, I will advice you get your PPL,IR, ME, CPL and ATPL in Nigeria before traveling abroad for your Type Rating.
I hope this will be helpful. Wishing you all the best.

Actually u dont need up to 2000hrs as a 2nd officer, they will employ u with even 300hrs or less, then they will have u on line training while u build up to 500hrs with them. Where do u intend to get money to build 2000hrs on ur own. Except u become an instructor....

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by Nobody: 6:26pm On Mar 17, 2017

chauchy:
Hello Nairalanders,
I am an undergraduate in a Nigerian university and I totally dislike my course of study. I never picked it anyways.

My passion is to become a pilot, and I'm ready to give it up here to pursue the dream. But I currently don't know how to go about this.

I need help about aviation schools I can apply to, both in nigeria and abroad, when thier application opens and insight about how friendly the fees are.

Please, I'll be grateful if anyone can give me insight of those that gives scholarships or loan to students, that can be paid back when once starts practising.

I'll greatly appreciate if the Mods can let this grace the front page.

[img]https://2.bp..com/-fSeDuHH6EcE/VvKSyFk5FLI/AAAAAAABGOU/XQFPqw_vbKkj2tx4Wp_EwA5wahS9CHJDg/s640/Omotola-Jalade-Ekeinde-and-Matthew-Ekeinde-20-Years-Marriage-Anniversary-2016-AlabamaUncut.jpg[/img]

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by orjaha(m): 6:29pm On Mar 17, 2017

acquire loan and take to mmm in other to get much money.

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by omotommy84(m): 6:30pm On Mar 17, 2017

It depends on what you want to fly, aircraft or witchcraft

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by martynsnet: 6:32pm On Mar 17, 2017

ajalaolanr:

Responses like yours is what deters well meaning people from commenting on here, My advise was not to you, it was for that boy that needed a push, where others have failed he may succeed, why do you have such a local view to things/ have a global view and help yourself, PPL is ordinary , but it still gives me the right to fly?

That little boy needs at least a CPL and Must be instrument rated for starters to be considered a commercial Pilot, this is just the beginning as he will still do many Simulations, Type Ratings etc. why shred his dreams because you have none?

That little boy needs a push and there you go shredding the little hope he sought to find on here. Show it from your words and stop being a Douchebag!!

because I have none? Guy I just described my CV for u, I had my ATPL from CAE Oxford, so please keep calm, did u see the post about loads of pilots that are driving cabs?

U think living in America gives u an international view? Pick a place in the US and I will meet u there in a week, dont come and form shit here on NL when u dont know who is who. Swerve and let the realist people talk......

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Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by VeniJu: 6:36pm On Mar 17, 2017

mazizitonene:
if you can relocate to Edo state......benin precisely

They offer night courses...

They've got a good school there. cheesy

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by bukiboy(m): 6:38pm On Mar 17, 2017

goto oshodi bus stop

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by emecheboy2(m): 6:39pm On Mar 17, 2017

You have to go to South Africa or America for your PPL and CPL which you will spend around 12 million naira or more. Then make sure you have money for aircraft type rating i.e specialization, commonly Boeing in this part of the world. If not you will be useless ooo, and type rating will cost you another like 7 million or above.

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by VeniJu: 6:39pm On Mar 17, 2017

micgray100:
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria..

Get your 7 million naira ready for Tuition Fee..

Guy, the seven million naira, is it for everything? As in, till one graduates from the school?

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by LOSKYXANDER: 6:43pm On Mar 17, 2017

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by AgentGoat: 6:44pm On Mar 17, 2017

VickyRotex:
People on this thread no get joy at all. Which brand una smoke?

Op, I wish I had information on that. I know there's one Captain on Nairaland, that often talks about aviation.

Sadly, I dont know his Moniker. I hope he sees this and helps!

All the best Op. Believe, Pursue and Achieve!

boeing747??

Re: Help! How Do I Become A Pilot? by Desmog21(m): 6:48pm On Mar 17, 2017

chauchy:
Hello Nairalanders,
I am an undergraduate in a Nigerian university and I totally dislike my course of study. I never picked it anyways.

My passion is to become a pilot, and I'm ready to give it up here to pursue the dream. But I currently don't know how to go about this.

I need help about aviation schools I can apply to, both in nigeria and abroad, when thier application opens and insight about how friendly the fees are.

Please, I'll be grateful if anyone can give me insight of those that gives scholarships or loan to students, that can be paid back when once starts practising.

I'll greatly appreciate if the Mods can let this grace the front page.

[img]https://2.bp..com/-fSeDuHH6EcE/VvKSyFk5FLI/AAAAAAABGOU/XQFPqw_vbKkj2tx4Wp_EwA5wahS9CHJDg/s640/Omotola-Jalade-Ekeinde-and-Matthew-Ekeinde-20-Years-Marriage-Anniversary-2016-AlabamaUncut.jpg[/img]

Firstly, You will need a college degree in Engineering filed such as Mechanical, Aeronautical, Physics, or even Computer Science.
Upon completing your 1st degree, you need to be enrolled in a flight school and gain about 300 flying hours experience on board. Then proceed to apply for a pilot licence...these will be followed by series of exams.

Take one step at a time. When you complete one of the above, you'll be one step closer to your dream career

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